UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July, 2011

Commission File Number: 1-11130

 

 

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

3, avenue Octave Gréard 75007 Paris - France

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  x            Form 40-F  ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):             

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):             

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes  ¨             No  x

If “Yes” marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-            

 

 

 

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Alcatel-Lucent confirms it is exploring strategic options for its Enterprise business

Paris, July 20, 2011 - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it is exploring strategic options to enhance the future opportunities of its Enterprise business. All options are being explored including discussions with third parties. In conjunction with this ongoing review, and in application of local legal requirements, Alcatel-Lucent is today holding meetings with employee representatives of its Enterprise business. No decision has been made on the options being explored and there is no certainty that this review will result in any change to the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise business.

 

ABOUT ALCATEL-LUCENT (EURONEXT PARIS AND NYSE: ALU)   The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises, strategic industries and governments around the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a leader in mobile, fixed, IP and Optics technologies, and a pioneer in applications and services. Alcatel-Lucent includes Bell Labs, one of the world’s foremost centres of research and innovation in communications technology.   With operations in more than 130 countries and one of the most experienced global services organizations in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach.   The Company achieved revenues of Euro 16 billion in 2010 and is incorporated in France and headquartered in Paris.   For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest posts on the Alcatel-Lucent blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the Company on Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.   ALCATEL-LUCENT PRESS CONTACTS
SIMON POULTER		simon.poulter@alcatel-lucent.com		T : + 33 (0) 1 30 77 30 38
ALIX CAVALLARI		alix.cavallari@alcatel-lucent.com		T : + 33 (0)1 40 76 16 58
ALCATEL-LUCENT INVESTOR RELATIONS
FRANK MACCARY		frank.maccary@alcatel-lucent.com		T :+ 33 (0)1 40 76 12 11
DON SWEENEY		don.sweeney@alcatel-lucent.com		T : + 1 908 582 6153
TOM BEVILACQUA		thomas.bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com		T : + 1 908-582-7998
CONSTANCE DE CAMBIARE		Constance.De_Cambiaire@alcatel-lucent.com		T : + 33 (0)1 40 76 10 13

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: July 20, 2011